The new shiny one or the often thought of more practical used version?  New versus used is an age-old decision for boat buyers.

If you are considering buying a new boat and trying to figure out if SailTime is worth it from a budgeting and quality of use standpoint, we go through all the factors.

The typical rule of thumb is that annual costs for a boat average 10% of the purchase price.  The main costs from largest to smallest include: marina fees, insurance, spring detail, commissioning, bottom paint, in-season maintenance and cleaning, fuel, and winterization.

Many people take debt out from a bank to finance a boat purchase.  The key points for a boat loan include: where the loan comes from, loan amount, loan tenor, interest rate, upfront fees, and prepayment considerations.

The check out procedure for a charter is relatively straightforward, but one must be aware of each step.  Let’s take a look at the basic checkout events, with a focus on a check list for the boat overview and inspection.

The psychology of a crew could probably be an entire field of study.  The stages I’ve found with crew, detailed below, directly impact their level of involvement and how much gets done onboard. There’s no “one size fits all” solution here, but there are considerations in mind if you take a more structured approach.